WELCOME BACK WILLIE

I've just seen this pic on twitter posted by Jimmy's daughter Dany. Two wonderful goalscorers, but how good is it to see Willie looking so good after his recent accident.

Willie Irvine -the reason why I support Burnley.
Great to see him looking so well. And wearing his NornIron top!

It's just great seeing Willie at the Turf again

I took Willie down to the Turf and stay with him until he decides he wants to go home. Also sat together with them at the same table was former full back Fred Smith. While Willie looks well in a photo, he's still a poorly man and a long way off a full recovery.
I pick him up each Wednesday and take him out for a couple of hours, to give Rita the chance to unwind and she knows I'm looking after him.

Bfc wrote:While Willie looks well in a photo, he's still a poorly man and a long way off a full recovery.

I don't think anyone would expect anything else. I just thought it was brilliant to see him down there today.

Brought back some great goals as I sat back remembering the matches I watched these two brilliant clarets playing home and away.

First Burnley game I ever watched was away at Tottenham in 1966 in the FA Cup

Willie Irvine hatrick in a 4 - 3 loss

Bfc wrote:I took Willie down to the Turf and stay with him until he decides he wants to go home. Also sat together with them at the same table was former full back Fred Smith. While Willie looks well in a photo, he's still a poorly man and a long way off a full recovery.
I pick him up each Wednesday and take him out for a couple of hours, to give Rita the chance to unwind and she knows I'm looking after him.

Thank you Bfc. My mum appreciates each second and my dad enjoys the change. I'll catch up with you hopefully on Saturday.

Spoke to my dad tonight and he's confirmed that he's got his boots so will be available for selection on Saturday

Claret Till I Die wrote:Spoke to my dad tonight and he's confirmed that he's got his boots so will be available for selection on Saturday

How we could do with your dad up front, if only he was still 24.

Difficult time for your family. Wish you all the best.

Claret Till I Die wrote:Spoke to my dad tonight and he's confirmed that he's got his boots so will be available for selection on Saturday

Can he play in midfield?

Claret Till I Die wrote:Spoke to my dad tonight and he's confirmed that he's got his boots so will be available for selection on Saturday

Get your money on us getting a few goals

Still remember that goal Willie scored just before half time at cricket field end in that 6-2 drubbing of Chelsea. Piece of individual brilliance!
[ if its goals we need on Saturday Tony]

Claret Till I Die wrote:Spoke to my dad tonight and he's confirmed that he's got his boots so will be available for selection on Saturday

I have a pair of orange and blue Adidas Predators that he can borrow if he wants to move with the times footwear wise

They only scored 197 goals between them for Burnley - I'd start with both of them I think

Spoke to Willie and Rita in town a couple of weeks ago.They were neighbours when I lived in Worsthorne when their lads were just kids...He did look well but he is still not back to his old self but at least he had a smile on his face and said he was hoping to make it onto the first match.
A very fine footballer was Willie, along with Lochead my two Burnley legends

Great to see both genial old buffers with a twinkle in their eyes.

Claret Till I Die wrote:Spoke to my dad tonight and he's confirmed that he's got his boots so will be available for selection on Saturday

He is paired with JayRod. Hat tricks by H/T please.